San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenade
The €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade is set for significant changes under plans submitted by San Javier Town Hall to Spain's Coastal Authority.   The proposal, which is currently open to public consultation, would see fewer beach bars along the popular Mar Menor promenade, alongside a complete renovation..

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San Javier
Princess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training in Alcantarilla, before going on to receive a series of honours, including recognition in San Javier as she continues her military training at the General Air and Space Academy. The Princess of Asturias..

Traditional bathing station restored in Santiago de la Ribera
The Town Hall of San Javier is committed to re-creating these facilities which were first used in the early 20th century The beach of Santiago de la Ribera will boast a new old attraction this summer now that work has been completed on a project to create a bathing station like those which were popular in the early part of the 20th century, when it was considered indecorous for ladies to enjoy the water of the Mar Menor from the beach and preferred..

Mar Menor ferry service now operates on Fridays
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga has been extended to include crossings on Fridays. The service offers a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera and sails over to Puerto Tomás Maestre..

Luz Casal, Lydia Bosch and a Peruvian Hamlet with Down’s Syndrome at the 2026 San Javier Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance
The 56th annual festival takes place between July 31 and August 23 The first details have been released of the 2026 International Theatre, Music and Dance festival which is being held for the 56th time this year in San Javier between 31st July and 23rd August. Among the highlights of the programme, which is of course performed mainly in Spanish, are the play “Blaubeeren” directed by Sergio Peris Mencheta, appearances by Lydia Bosch in “..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekend
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially resumes on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, offering a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de..